General Information
Documents Required
Get a list of the documents to collect from your country of origin.
Validity of Documents
How long are your documents valid for?
Apostille or Legalization
You can obtain a description of the legalization of your documents for a stress free process.
Categories
If you want to learn about the options you have for application.
We will be happy to advice which are better for you.
Companies Registration
You may get a description of Companies that can be Registered in order to support their workers´ migratory status.
If your company is not in any of these, feel free to ask us and we will help you find the best option.
Steps to Take in Costa Rica
Once we have your documents, there are some additional steps we´ll take you through.
Temporary and Permanent Residency
What kind of residency will you get?
Registration with CCSS
Without an army, Costa Rica has proven during the CoVid19 emergency, that the defense of our people relies on a health system that counts on the best professionals. CCSS is the institution that runs this "army".
Once your status is granted, you will have to join this institution and this will grant you the same protection there is for Costa Ricans.
Legal Stay, Entry Stamp, Permanent Tourism
How long are you allowed to stay? What is the consequence of overstaying?
Expenses
What are the expenses you should include in your budget? If you want to get the fee for our services in addition to the expenses, please get registered for a quote.
Taxes
When moving, you might need to consider some tax implications.
If your case requires any assistance in this matter, we are glad to recommend you to contact Silvia Castro Durán, tax expert at scastroduran@yahoo.es